WHY ETHANOL????
More than 6 million cars in the US are designedto run on E-85. Over 1,250 retail gas stations across the country are pumping E-85 today, more than a 50% increase from 2005.
Parts of a Corn Kernel
• GERM- Contains ALL the Vitamins and Minerals of the Kernel. (DDGs)
• OIL- Corn oil is used in cooking – High in Polyunsaturated fats.
• STARCH- Only part of the Kernel used to produce Ethanol.
Assumptions of Ethanol
• Takes More Energy to Make than Produces
* 67% Increase in BTU’s• Using a Food Source for Energy
* Ethanol Production only Uses the Starch• Harms Cars Engines
* Approved by Every Engine Manufacturer in the WORLD
* Approved by Every Small Engine Manufacture
Reduces Mileage per Gallon (@ 10% Blends)
* Less than Using the Air Conditioner
* Less than Improperly Inflated Tires
* Less than Improperly Tuned Engine
* Less than Driving with the Windows Down
Benefits from Ethanol…
• Cleans your engine & fuel system• Prevents gas line freeze up• 10% blend Increases octane up to 3 points• Burns 100%, no residues (Varnish)• 25% less Carbon Monoxide from tailpipe• Reduces Hydrocarbons by 10%• 2,000,000,000,000 miles driven (Trillion)• Approved by every Auto & Small engine Manufacturer in the
World• Reduces foreign Crude imports 2:1• Over 50,000 US Jobs created